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NoteFebruary 17, 2026

Fixing BitBake Instance Shutting Down Errors

Quick fix for BitBake failures caused by stale locks, corrupted cache, or interrupted builds in Yocto/PetaLinux.

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NoteFebruary 5, 2026

Creating a Custom Meta Layer in PetaLinux

Step-by-step process for creating and enabling a custom meta-layer to add applications and packages to a PetaLinux build.

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NoteDecember 18, 2025

PetaLinux Gotchas with XSA Templates and PL Programming

Notes on common PetaLinux pitfalls when using XSA-based templates, including DTG configuration and PL programming requirements.

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NoteJune 10, 2025

Running NIST STS 2.1.2

Step-by-step guide for installing, configuring, and using the NIST Statistical Test Suite (STS) 2.1.2 to assess randomness of bitstreams, especially in Cygwin, WSL, and Linux environments.

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NoteMay 9, 2025

Quantum Random Number Generator Pt.2

This is the second part of notes on random number generation.

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NoteMay 8, 2025

Setting Up Web Application on NAS

Here's the complete recall note now with Networking Tips for Docker containers, including linking containers and accessing them from other devices on your network.

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NoteMay 7, 2025

RISC-V Linker Script Notes

Basic information on the linker script for Microchip Polarfire RISC-V linker script.

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NoteApril 30, 2025

Quantum Random Number Generator

Notes on the topic of Quantum RNG

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NoteApril 28, 2025

Embedded Systems Terms and Acronyms

Notes of terms that are commonly used in embedded engineering

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NoteApril 25, 2025

Engineering Notes Template

Template for taking engineering notes

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NoteApril 17, 2025

Recall Notes Template

Template for taking engineering notes

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NoteApril 1, 2025

Basic Notes Template

Template for taking basic notes

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Devontae Reid

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